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Ellen to speak at the Herstory Cafe

Ellen will be speaking this Thursday at the Herstory Cafe for Women’s History Month and the special topic of “Women and Co-Operatives: A Vancouver Historical Perspective.”
Join the Herstory Cafe, Councillor Andrea Reimer, the Women’s Advisory Committee and special guest speakers to celebrate Women’s History Month and the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives.

Date: Thursday October 11, 2012
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Vancouver City Hall 3rd Floor, Council Chambers (enter on 12th Ave) 453 West 12th Ave (at Cambie St.)

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The Girl Effect: Empowering Girls Globally

Ellen will be speaking at “The Girl Effect: Empowering Girls Globally,” a dialogue taking place October 10, the night before the International Day of the Girl Child. The Girl Effect is the positive ripple created inside a community when girls are empowered with access to education, economic independence and healthcare. Civic leaders, social entrepreneurs and child advocates from across Vancouver will share their local/global vision for girls.

Date: October 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 9 pm
Location: Vancouver Public LIbrary, Alice Mackay Room, 350 W. Georgia St., Vancouver

This is a free event but seating is limited. For more information on speakers and to reserve a ticket, please go to girleffectyvr.eventbrite.ca

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